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Associate Project Manager

WPP

Kansas City, MO
Full Time
Entry Level
35k-75k
2 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse. Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work. The Associate Project Manager will support commerce initiatives and deliverables for major clients within the CPG space, assisting in the execution of omnichannel commerce strategies across an IAT model of WPP agencies, ensuring project tasks, timelines, and client objectives are met.

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate, organize, and manage project tasks and deliverables, including scheduling activities, attending meetings, and conducting administrative duties such as setting up meetings, drafting invoices, and drawing estimates.
  • Understand a project's scope, create documents for project requirements, maintain the quality of all project data, and adhere to standardized format guidelines.
  • Provide day-to-day support to the Project Management Team, assist in planning and implementation, track and report project progress, and perform other duties assigned by the Project Manager.
  • Work with resource managers to manage resourcing, collaborate with other departments to ensure timely completion of tasks, and act as a liaison between project stakeholders regarding project details and deliverables.
  • Analyze data as required, work with the project management team to report analyzed data, and communicate results.

Requirements

  • Related experience or education in the field of marketing, communications, or advertising.
  • Proficiency in various computer applications like Excel, word processor, spreadsheet, PowerPoint, database software, and the internet.
  • Excellent project management skills, including resource and time management abilities.
  • Highly organized with excellent organizational, time, and self-management skills.
  • Resourceful with a strong sense of initiative and ability to work under pressure on multiple projects.
  • Detail-oriented with sharp attention to detail and a drive for perfection.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Flexibility, professionalism, and positivity.

Nice to Have

  • Interest in learning the fundamentals of shopper behavior and commerce marketing.

Qualifications

  • Educational background or experience in marketing, communications, or advertising.

Benefits & Perks

  • Full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision).
  • Generous 401k match (100% dollar-for-dollar match, up to 5% of salary contribution).
  • Variety of paid time off offerings supporting overall life balance and wellness.
  • Culture of growth-oriented feedback, training opportunities, and professional development.

Working at WPP

We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work. Our consciously cultivated culture aims to embody behaviors that build an inclusive community, bringing positivity and active listening into the workplace while empowering creative bravery. We foster a hybrid work approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week, and are committed to diversity, respect, and equal opportunity.

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Job Details

Posted AtJun 20, 2025
Job CategoryProject Management
Salary35k-75k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceEntry Level

About WPP

Website

wpp.com

Company Size

10000+ employees

Location

Kansas City, MO

Industry

Advertising Agencies

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